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Martin Luther King Day scripts
Martin Luther King Day Reader's Theater Toolkit for Middle School
This Martin Luther King Readers Theater Unit is one your middle school students will love! Practice fluency and speaking while incorporating MLK Day activities into your language arts instruction. This 10-character PDF script includes comprehension questions and word work activities, making it a flexible teaching resource you can use in multiple ways!This is the perfect resource for sharing information about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while staying on task with your reading and writ
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
Sitting Down for Dr. King: Sit-ins Protests RT
Here's a powerful classroom play set during the Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-ins of 1960. The event is viewed through the eyes of a middle-class white boy who gets angry when the protests prevent him from enjoying his family celebration at the Woolworth. As the historically-accurate events unfold, he comes to understand the plight of the young protesters and in the end overcomes his own preconceptions to "stand" with them.Best suited for reader’s theater, podcast, or discussion-based classroom r
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5th - 8th
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January ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
This collection of January and New Year's activities includes the perfect standards-based resources to engage your students on their return from winter break. Use these print-and-go resources to give your students practice reading to self, reading to someone, listening to reading, word work, and writing—all centered around the seasonal themes of January!This January ELA Bundle includes:• New Year's Close Reads for BIG KIDS• Martin Luther King Jr. Informational Text Task Cards• Martin Luther King
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4th - 7th
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Martin Luther King Jr Day Readers Theater
Enjoy and learn with this Reader's Theater script for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Informative Theater unit includes:1 two-page script in black and white with 5 Character Cards1 two-page script in color with 5 Character Cards1 informative sheet about the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Facts Activity Page (2 versions)1 Unscramble the Letters Activity Page*****This is included in our Informative Reader’s Theater from January to June.
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Holidays January to June Readers Theater Bundle
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader's theater script
Letter from a Birmingham Jail reader’s theater is a 2 page script for 8 readers that explains the events leading up to Dr. Martin Luther King’s arrest and subsequent letter, summarizes the content of the letter and provides a peek at subsequent landmark events that came as a result of the civil rights movement.Also included: a rubric, reader's theater version of MLK's I Have a Dream speech, and some Black History visual writing prompts/bulletin board items to promote critical thinking.Check out
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month bundle (in person and remote)
Martin Luther King Jr. Readers Theater Holiday Script, Reading & Activity Packet
This Martin Luther King Jr. Packet provides enjoyable reading and writing activities which coordinate with a readers theater script! This holiday script teaches key facts in the history of the civil rights movement and the life of Dr. King.This packet includes a 2-page readers theater script and 5 script-related activity sheets, each with its own answer key:* Fill-In the Blanks* Vocabulary Fun* Unscramble* Word Search* 5-Question QuizThis is a great way for students to increase reading and writi
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2nd - 4th
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A School Play and Readers’ Theater “The Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr."
Come share a school bus ride to Lakeview Elementary School in Montgomery, Alabama, and follow the children as they participate in an assembly about the life of one or our most famous African-Americans.“The Dream – Martin Luther King, Jr.” is an original play written for use as readers’ theater, as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading or Guided Reading), or for an actual play production. In readers’ theater or through one of the balanced literacy approaches to t
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Bundle of 15 Holiday Plays gr. 1-5
I Have a Dream Speech Reader's Theatre: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
10-page Reader's Theatre Script of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream "speech including a forward. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of America's finest orators of all time. Use his speech as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills. Included in the packet are two essay prompts with writing pages. Specific inst
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5th - 8th
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" Reader's Theatre for High School
10-page Reader's Theatre Script of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream "speech including a forward. It has been written with 20 parts but can be adjusted. MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech is the perfect opportunity to actively engage your students in a history lesson. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of America's finest orators of all time. Use his speech as a catalyst for students to work on their presentation skills. Included in the packet are two essay prompts with writing pages. Specific inst
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9th - 12th
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Martin's Big Dream: The Youth of MLK Readers Theater
Classic reader's theater from the pages of Scholastic’s Storyworks magazine! Martin's Big Dream is based on a true story from Dr. King’s childhood in which neighborhood boys refused to play baseball with him. Dr. King wrote that it was a pivotal moment in his becoming a civil rights leader. It was recently enacted by a branch of the Palace Theatre with support from the local BLM chapter, and it pairs nicely with Doreen Rappaport's book, "Martin's Big Words." It includes parts for ten to twelve
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4th - 7th
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MLK Jr. Reader's Theatre Bundle: "I Have a Dream" & "We Dream a World"
This is a bundle perfect for the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Included in this bundle are two different Reader's Theatre scripts. One is MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech and the other is based on a book written by his granddaughter, "We Dream a World." Provide your students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Dr. King's speech with this engaging, reading activity. All my students love it when we use a Reader's Theatre script, especially my students who typically struggle.
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3rd - 5th
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Reader's Theater -- News of Ruby Bridges
This small group reader's theater is for 4 students. The names are girls but could be changed to include boys. This story is about Ruby Bridges told from the perspective of children living during that time. It was written for Black History Month. Most of my students have never heard of the people we study during this month. This is why I place such an emphasis on heroes of this caliber. I tie in their fluency study with history. It makes it both fun and educational. If you want more of these, th
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3rd - 9th
martin luther king jr reader Simple & coloring
Learn about the famous freedom fighter martin luther king jr for kids with this printable to read, color, and learn. January 18th is Martin Luther King Jr Day which is a great time for learning about  a person who made a difference in this world. Use these martin luther king jr worksheets by their own ormake a reader to go along with Black History Month for Kids, American History for kids, or a 1950s study for preschool, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th
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PreK - 9th
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Gonna Let it Shine: MLK Selma Readers Theater
Students will quickly connect with eight-year-old Sheyann Webb. In “Gonna Let it Shine” she shares her emotional, often frightening childhood experience as Dr. King’s “Smallest Freedom Fighter.” We’re used to hearing about the Civil Rights struggle from the viewpoint of adults, yet here is the true story of a little girl who not only saw it, but was there on the front lines in Selma risking the same dangers as her adult counterparts. Carefully researched, it improves upon an earlier version that
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4th - 8th
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African American Trailblazers(Bundle of SIX Famous African American)
This bundle contains six of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show format Reader's Theater Scripts. The bundle includes Bessie Coleman, Tuskegee Airmen, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King and George Washington Carver.Each play has the "guest" visiting Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show and audience questioners asking the guest questions about their life and accomplishments. The plays include a Did You Know? of factoids, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities and the key.Gr
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4th - 8th
Martin's Big Words: Reader's Theater Script, Quote Posters, & Timeline Cards
This packet is based on the book Martin's Big Words written by Doreen Rappaport & Illustrated by Bryan Collier. It includes a reader's theater script, posters of the quotes from the book, and times cards to match up dates and facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life.These instructions are also included in the packet: written by Doreen Rappaport & Illustrated by Bryan Collier. It includes a reader's theater script, posters of the quotes from the book, and times cards to match up dat
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2nd - 8th
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Martin Luther King Readers Theater Scripts SEL Plays to Teach Cultural Diversity
Martin Luther King Jr. Reader's Theater Scripts Include 5 Short Plays to Teach About Cultural Diversity in the Classroom and in the World. These can also be used for social emotional learning stories to teach about inclusivity.Ignite creativity and foster a love for storytelling with cultural diversity reader's theater plays. They feature humorous content that make learning and self-expression a fun experience for elementary students.Included:Five 5 Plays (3-4 pages each)Each Play Includes 4-6 C
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2nd - 5th
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Martin Luther King - Readers' Theater
Your students will enjoy learning about the accomplishments of this amazing man through readers theater. Included with the script are three task cards and an acrostic poetry form. Buy this script alone or in a bundle with the following holiday scripts:
Veterans Day
Columbus Day
Christmas Around the World
President's Day
St. Patrick's Day Readers' Theater
Earth Day Readers' Theater
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4th - 8th
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"I Have a Dream" Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reader's Theatre- Elementary Edition
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speech "I Have a Dream" in a 10-page Reader's Theatre Script for 15 students. Perfect for elementary students.Provide your students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Dr. King's speech with this engaging, reading activity. All my students love it when we use a Reader's Theatre script, especially my students who typically struggle. Reader's Theatre allows students to prepare and practice before speaking in front of peers. All students will work on fluenc
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â MLK Jr. Reader's Theatre Bundle: "I Have a Dream" & "We Dream a World"
MLK Granddaughter: "We Dream a World" Reader's Theater & Reading Activities
Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, provides the perfect companion to her grandfather's "I Have a Dream Speech." We Dream a World, as a reader's theatre, is a perfect companion to add to your MLK unit study. In addition to a 15-person (flexible) 9-page script, the MLK Jr. extension activity includes a basic biographical non-fiction text and questions to help give your students a solid foundation of the life of MLK Jr. Fun coloring sheets and a word search round out this i
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â MLK Jr. Reader's Theatre Bundle: "I Have a Dream" & "We Dream a World"
Martin Luther King Jr Bundle Fact and Opinion plus MLK Day Readers Theater
Help students learn facts and opinions about Martin Luther King, Jr. and a reader's theater script about Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Informative Theater unit includes:1 informative sheet about the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial1 full script in black and white with Character Cards1 full script in color with Character CardsInformation Page about the MLK MemorialMartin Luther King, Jr. Fact and Opinion includes:This activity unit includes 2 complete versions (in fu
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1st - 2nd
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Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks Skit
Martin Luther King Jr.Wow your audience with this amazing Black History Month Skit featuring Martin Luther King Jr.Being an African American woman myself, there was NO WAY I was just going to let February slide by without doing something special for Black History Month. Giving students worksheets, or read them a book about an important African American figure in history is okay; but I wanted to do more. I wanted it to be meaningful and engaging… something my students would remember for years
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2nd - 5th
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A Play and Readers’ Theater “The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
Martin Luther King Day is celebrated across the United States each January. Your students will enjoy learning about the life of one of the most famous African-Americans, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This original play is written for use as a readers’ theater or as a part of balanced literacy (Read-Aloud, Shared and Performance Reading, or Guided Reading). In readers’ theater or through one of the balanced literacy approaches to teaching reading, children are not expected to memorize their lines,
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Bundle of 15 Holiday Plays gr. 1-5
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Readers Theatre Theater Script 3rd 4th 5th Grade DAY
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Readers Theatre Theater Script 3rd 4th 5th Grade MLK Civil RightsHere's a fun readers theater script that will teach your students more about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the accomplishments of the Civil Rights movement.Characters include:Martin Luther King Jr.Rosa ParksJackKimberlyNarrator 1Narrator 2A great activity for MLK Day, or to supplement your lessons on the Civil Rights movement. ❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
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3rd - 6th
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